Did you know a Jurassic dinosaur was named after Rabindranath Tagore? Meet Barapasaurus Tagorei

Rabindranath Tagore, a venerated polymath of India, has left his mark on history in an unexpected way with the dinosaur Barapasaurus tagorei. This colossal herbivore, which wandered the Earth 180 million years ago, was named in honor of the poet during the celebrations of his centenary.

Did you know a Jurassic dinosaur was named after Rabindranath Tagore? Meet Barapasaurus Tagorei
Rabindranath Tagore, a venerated polymath of India, has left his mark on history in an unexpected way with the dinosaur Barapasaurus tagorei. This colossal herbivore, which wandered the Earth 180 million years ago, was named in honor of the poet during the celebrations of his centenary.